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Why aren't we solving the 'Glasgow effect' of ingrained poverty?

By Fraser Nelson Like any city, Glasgow is a network of villages - and ones blessed with beautiful, almost fairytale names. Castlemilk, Anniesland,...

02.12.2024 30

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Worst part of the year ending? Students buying me presents As we approach the final month of the school year in primaries, and with secondaries about to change over their timetables, thoughts from children and parents start to drift towards who their teacher or teachers may be next session.

This week, the Secret Teacher explains why he’s uncomfortable receiving presents as the school year ends​. As we approach the final month of the...

21.05.2024 20

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School trips aren't easy but they mean much more than a trip This week, the Secret Teacher talks school trips and says education is ‘more than just learning in a classroom’.

This week, the Secret Teacher talks school trips and says education is ‘more than just learning in a classroom’. Our staff room received some...

14.05.2024 30

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Herald columnist Brian Taylor leads the judging panel for prestigious prize

Herald columnist Brian Taylor will lead the judging panel for this year’s Anne Brown Essay Prize – which champions Scottish writing talent. The...

10.05.2024 20

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Nothing prepared me for the culture shock of going on placement When I was at university studying to be a teacher, my lecturers were generally really positive about the fact we were going to be going on placement.

This week, the Secret Teacher looks at the challenges of being on placement. When I was at university studying to be a teacher, my lecturers were...

07.05.2024 30

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The poorest taught subject in primary schools? Physical education This week, the Secret Primary Teacher looks at the reality of teaching PE in primary schools. 

This week, the Secret Primary Teacher looks at the reality of teaching PE in primary schools.  As we are in the summer term, thoughts have started...

30.04.2024 20

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Needs not met: How education cuts risks inclusion in the classroom

The Secret Teacher continues their look at the impact of Glasgow Council’s Plan to cut up to 450 teaching jobs, this week focusing on what it could...

19.03.2024 4

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After council cuts, it's hard to recommend teaching to anyone

This week, The Secret Teacher responds to the news that Glasgow city council plan to cut up to 450 teaching jobs. The news isn’t that surprising....

12.03.2024 6

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Schools need to support parents as well as their children

The Secret Teacher continues their look at holidays and explains how schools can support parents as well as their children. We recognise the stress...

05.03.2024 9

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There is a stark reason why some children would rather be at school

This week, the Secret Teacher explains why, for some children, the holidays aren’t something to look forward to. I remember being at school and...

27.02.2024 6

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Were primary schools really better when we were younger?

This week we’re turning our attention to a different area of Scottish education and welcoming a new Secret Teacher. They have spent several years...

20.02.2024 10

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AI in classrooms: Anxiety or godsend for teachers?

This week, the Secret Teacher explains the benefits of artificial intelligence when it comes to writing report cards. When I started, I typed out...

30.01.2024 4

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Teachers need more space to mark – it's time to drop the timed essay

This week, the Secret Teacher bemoans the lack of time available for marking and questions the value of timed essays​. Marking is always an issue...

23.01.2024 20

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'Wrestling magazines inspired my unorthodox reading journey'

This week, the Secret Teacher talks about their unorthodox route towards discovering the joy of reading. I feel like I come from a different...

05.12.2023 10

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